Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella) novel Chapter 469

Stella was completely out for the count.

Before Susanna could get another word in, Stella had hung up. Her sleep had been like a dream since Ronald came into her life.

She turned over and hugged Ronald’s lean waist.

Ronald stirred slightly, catching the familiar scent, instinctively pulling the warm body in his arms closer before drifting back into a contented slumber. Only someone who’d been secretly in love could understand that deep-seated satisfaction.

“Ron...” Stella mumbled in her half-asleep state.

Ronald drew her even closer, murmuring softly, “Sleep, sweetheart.”

...

At the Quarry estate.

Ursula found herself thrown out, the sting of humiliation settling heavily in her chest. The experience was a harsh wake-up call. She finally realized there was no future with Yorick.

The maid helped her into a wheelchair. "Ms. Larkin, let's head back."

It was the middle of the night. Running into Imogen had been the last straw for the maid, who was already on edge due to the recent upheaval in the Larkin family, which had delayed their paychecks. It had made the maid less inclined to indulge Ursula’s whims.

Already raw from the embarrassment, Ursula snapped at the maid’s suggestion, "Go back? You can go back if you want! I’m not leaving until I see Rick."

Despite being thrown out, Ursula was adamant about seeing Yorick.

Irritated, the maid retorted, "Fine, I'm leaving."

She didn’t want to stand around any longer in this bitter cold.

Ursula was shocked. She couldn't believe her ears as she stared at the maid. "What did you say?"

Even a maid dared speak to her like this?

The maid replied, "Ms. Larkin, you better realize what year it is. I may be a maid, but I’m here for a paycheck, not as a slave to the Larkin family. Do you think we still live in the old days? No pay and you still want to boss me around?"

Ursula was speechless, her breathing becoming more and more erratic.

Yorick arrived just in time to see Ursula gripping the maid’s arm.